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  • 3-point, all positions safety belts (rear)

    Safety restraints, each consisting of a single continuous length of webbing for each of the rear passengers.

  • 3-point, driver and right-front passenger safety belts (front)

    Safety restraints, each consisting of a single continuous length of webbing for the driver and right-front passenger.

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  • 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes

    Designed to help drivers maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup during hard braking on most slippery or dry surfaces. Dynamic rear proportioning was developed to help distribute brake force between the front and rear wheels, depending on how the car is loaded. This also helps reduce stopping distances, particularly when carrying heavy loads.

  • 4-wheel independent, Premium Ride suspension

    Buick-specific suspension engineered to optimize and stabilize by letting each wheel react individually to road input.

  • 4-wheel independent, Sport Tuned suspension

    Buick-specific suspension that utilizes a MacPherson strut design, gas-charged dampers, and front and rear stabilizer bars.

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  • 6-way power driver seat adjuster

    Power seat that allows the driver and/or passenger the option of six different seating positions for maximum driving comfort.

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  • Air filtration system

    Part of the climate control system that filters dust and pollen out of the air before it enters the cabin.

  • Axle ratio

    Gear ratio of the differential gearbox. Typical automotive axle ratios are in the range of 2.71 up to 4.31. The higher the ratio, the faster the engine will rev at a particular vehicle speed.

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  • Cargo net

    Netting made of stout fibers that secures to clamps in the trunk to keep cargo from shifting.

  • Cargo volume

    The amount of space available for cargo.

  • Cold cranking amps battery

    Cold cranking amps (CCA) is the amount of current a battery can provide at 0°F (−18°C).

  • Content Theft Alarm

    Theft-deterrent that sounds the vehicle’s horn and flashes the headlamps when the vehicle is illegally entered.

  • Cruise control

    Factory-installed system that automatically monitors and controls vehicle speed.

  • Curb weight

    Weight of the vehicle empty (without payload and driver) but including engine fuel, coolant, engine oil, tools, spare tire, and all other standard equipment.

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  • Daytime running lamps

    Reduced-intensity lamps on the front of vehicles that automatically illuminate when a vehicle is driven. They make it easier for both pedestrians and other vehicles to see your vehicle in a variety of daytime conditions including fog, rain, dusk, and bright sunlight.

  • Defogger

    Device for clearing condensation, snow, and ice from the windshield and rear window.

  • Driver Information Center

    An information display that includes: outside temperature, an oil-life monitor system that indicates when to change your oil, and various vehicle warning messages such as "trunk ajar" and "low fuel."

  • Dual-stage driver and right-front passenger air bags* with Passenger Sensing System

    Dual-stage frontal air bags utilize sensors to help detect the severity of a crash, then determines if the air bags should be deployed and whether a full or less-than-full amount of inflation is to be used. In less severe crashes or when the seats are in the full-forward position, the air bags will deploy at less than full level. The Passenger Sensing System automatically switches the right-front passenger frontal air bag on or off based on the passenger's weight and the type of pressure on the seat.

    *Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

  • Dual-stage frontal air bags*

    Utilize sensors to help detect the severity of a crash, then determines if the air bags should be deployed and whether a full or less-than-full amount of inflation is to be used.

    *Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

    Allows both the driver- and right-front passenger to set two independent temperature preferences. Once set at a specified temperature, the cabin is maintained at that temperature, making constant readjustment unnecessary.

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  • Engine block heater

    Plug-in resistance heating element that warms the engine oil and coolant while the engine is turned off. This helps keep your engine block warm allowing for cold-weather starts.

  • Enhanced Traction System

    Safety system that limits wheel slippage during acceleration by cutting fuel to selected cylinders, retarding spark and upshifting the transmission.

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  • Front track width

    Distance between the two front tires, measured from their centers.

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  • G6 Convertible retractable hardtop

    Retractable hardtop jointly developed with Karmann, the renowned convertible specialist. As the hardtop fully retracts, the steel roof stows away in about 30 seconds.

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  • Head-curtain side air bags*

    Roof-mounted head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near-side of certain side-impact collisions.

    * Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

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  • Lockout protection

    Safety feature that prevents the vehicle from being locked when the keys are in the ignition.

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  • Maximum trailer weight

    Maximum weight the vehicle can tow. Also known as tow limits or tow ratings.

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  • OnStar®*

    OnStar is the in-vehicle safety and security system created to help protect you and your family on the road. OnStar's innovative three-button system offers 24-hour access to expertly trained, caring Advisors, connection to emergency assistance, and access to OnStar Hands-Free Calling,† among other features.

    *OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and system limitations and details. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner's Guide.

    †OnStar Hands-free Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling enabled vehicle, existing OnStar service contract and prepaid minutes or enrollment in a shared minutes plan. Not available in certain markets. Calls may be made to the U.S. and Canada only.

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  • PASS-Key III

    Theft-deterrent system that utilizes a special ignition key with numerous that temporarily disables the starter and fuel injection system if an attempt is made to start the vehicle without a properly coded key.

  • Power windows with driver express-down

    Windows that open via an electronic switch with the lowering of the driver-side window controlled by one touch.

  • Power, magnetic, variable-assist, rack-and-pinion steering

    Advanced steering system that actively varies the amount of power-assist to a driver’s steering input depending on speed, providing improved highway feel, control and stability for greater driving comfort.

  • Power, programmable door locks with lockout protection

    Door locks that can be programmed to lock and unlock depending on parameters set by the driver. Lockout protection prevents the vehicle from being locked while the keys are in the ignition.

  • Power, rack-and-pinion steering

    A steering mechanism that consists of a gear linked to a rack that connects to the wheels. When the gear is rotated by the steering shaft, it moves the rack from side to side, turning the wheels.

  • Power, tilt-sliding, electric sunroof

    Sunroof that either slides open and shut or tilts up via an electronic switch.

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  • QuietTuning™

    Buick-exclusive process to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin.

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  • Rear track width

    Distance between the two rear tires, measured from their centers.

  • Remote Keyless Entry

    Allows for one-touch locking and unlocking of the vehicle. The system also features a panic button that activates the horn, a content theft alarm, activation verification and illuminated entry.

  • Remote vehicle starter system

    Remote device capable of starting a vehicle from up to 200 feet away, allowing the interior to be warmed up or cooled down by the climate control system, prior to entering the vehicle.

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  • Seat-mounted side-impact air bags*

    Mounted in the outer bolsters of the front seats, seat-mounted side-impact air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head injuries to front-seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions.

    *Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

  • StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system

    Provides increased vehicle control by continuously monitoring the car’s steering angle, individual wheel speed, brake pressure, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. The information is then used to compare the direction the driver is steering with the vehicle’s actual path, so the system can make the necessary corrections to help the driver keep the vehicle on path.

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  • Theft-deterrent System

    Theft-deterrent System System that uses radio frequency technology to match the proper key to your car. This in turn disables the fuel pump, immobilizing the vehicle and deterring would-be thieves.

  • Tilt and telescopic steering column

    Mechanism that allows the driver to adjust the height and distance of the steering wheel.

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Using a sensor inside each wheel, the Tire Pressure Monitor System senses if a tire is losing air pressure and notifies the driver with a message in the Driver Information Center indicating when a tire is low.

  • Traction control

    Uses the brakes and torque intervention to help control wheel spin during acceleration on most types of road surfaces.

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  • Ultrasonic, rear parking assist

    System that uses ultrasonic sensors located in the rear bumper to detect certain stationary objects up to 8 feet behind the vehicle while traveling in reverse at low speed. The system then provides audio and visual warnings as you approach, providing greater control when backing up or parallel parking.

  • Universal Home Remote

    Simple-to-use, three-channel programmable remote has the capacity to record transmitter codes for up to three remotely activated devices. It can also program it to operate a garage door opener.

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  • XM Radio®

    With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.

    *Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after the three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information visit gm.xmradio.com

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